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The Oceanaire Seafood Room [moved from Boston board]

I just found out that the former US Trust space on the street level of 40 Court Street is being renovated to be a new restaurant - The Oceanaire Seafood Room. I'd never heard of it, but a web search discovered that it's an "upscale" seafood restaurant with 14 locations nationwide.

I always thought that space would make a great restaurant & bar. Has anyone ever been to one of their locations?

Yes, we had it in DC, and I loved it. It's a fine dining seafood/steakhouse aesthetically reminiscent of an early 1930's era ocean liner. I only ever had the seafood, which was delicious (and imaginably will be better up here), and drinks. They are known for their variety of fish -- which is a huge plus for me, as I love variety. I'm hoping the Boston location lives up to how much it was loved in DC!

I have been to their Seattle, Minneapolis and Baltimore locations and have always enjoyed the experience despite it being a chain. Its a "steak house" style/decor/service fish restaurant. Sides are served a la carte (they have amazing hash browns). Pricey but extensive wine list. Nice bar. Good for taking the business set out to dinner. I

This is my favorite fine dining restaurant here in San Diego. The food is fantastic -- you've never had a great crab cake until you've tried theirs -- and the fish dishes range from as simple to as imaginative as you might hope. The decor is stunning. The San Diego location looks like a re-imagined art deco yacht club. Lastly, I've dined with large groups as well as dinners for two -- the service has always been impeccable.